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Mark McDougall

Rangers unveil Hamburg partnership as Ibrox club detail plans for close relationship

Rangers have entered into an official partnership with Hamburger SV which will form a link between the two sets of fans.

There’s long been an unofficial link between the sides with both sets of supporters regularly attending each other’s games.

And the clubs have decided to make the longstanding friendship a permanent fixture.

The links will see offers at both stadiums for visiting supporters and Rangers have revealed that further events are in planning to mark the agreement.

The initial ‘friendship’ between the fans have been in place since the 1970s and the signing of Jorg Albertz increased that.

And Ibrox marketing director James Bisgrove said: “We’re delighted to join forces with Hamburger SV and formalise a long-time friendship between two of the most passionate and loyal supporter groups in European football.

"Both clubs have a shared ambition to enrich this unique official relationship and will be collaborating on a wide range of initiatives, including creating opportunities for supporters to unite between Hamburg & Glasgow in 2021 and beyond.”

Rangers have also announced that initiatives are being planned to bring the fanbases closer together.

That will include events for younger fans that will see Broxi Bear and HSV’s Dino Hermann involved.

Plans are also being made which will see Hamburg and Rangers represented on the same merchandise.

Supporters have already been praising the decision on social media, with some hoping for a friendly between Steven Gerrard's men and the German outfit.

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